Suites for 3-4 viols and continuo
MSS. Mus. Sch. e. 431-436
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Suites for 3-4 viols and continuo
Shelfmark
MSS. Mus. Sch. e. 431-436
Summary
Six part-books containing suites of airs for 3-4 viols and continuo, 1651-1669.
Date
1651-1669
Language
English
Physical extent
0.30 Linear metres
6 boxes
Custodial history
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century. The present manuscript was acquired in 1677: ii and iii were 'Bought, and bound for the Musick Schoole 9th May 1677' and iv was 'Made, and bound by Mr. Short, 28 Feb. 1676/7 pre: 6s. 6d.'.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Suites
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Music
17th century
Chamber music
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Connections
People associated with this object
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Jenkins, John, 1592-1678
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Lawes, William, 1602-1645
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Simpson, Christopher, c 1602/1606-1669
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Brewer, Thomas, 1611-c 1660
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Lully, Jean-Baptiste, 1632-1687
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Coleman, Charles, d 1664
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Rogers, Benjamin, d 1698
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Carwarden, John, d after 1660
